Raise a glass and celebrate wine at Grapevine’s 35th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience , presented by Bank of the West, September 16, 17, 18 and 19. This year’s theme, Texas Wine: Come and Taste It! invites you to sip your way through delicious wines from Texas and from guest wineries from South Australia’s Barossa Valley and California’s Napa Valley. For up-to-the-minute schedule and event information, visit GrapeFest.com.
Today (Thursday) ONLY: FREE ADMISSION! 11am – 9pm
Special Event:
Thursday, September 16:
Sister Cities Friendship Hall dedication takes place at 11:30 a.m. at the Settlement to City Museums, located at 206 W. Hudgins St. This new community and event venue features artifacts and photographs of Grapevine’s Sister Cities: Parras de la Fuente, Mexico; Krems, Austria; and West Lothian, Scotland.
FESTIVAL EVENTS
People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation, features more than 30 Texas wines and is located at the Cotton Belt Railroad District (705 S. Main St.).
- Thursday, September 16: VIP Session at 5 p.m.; Session 2 at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 17: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, September 18: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Sunday, September 19: 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Awards Presentation at 5 p.m.
Liberty Park Plaza Wine Experience sponsored by Gaylord Texan Resort features wines from South Australia’s Barossa Valley and California’s Napa Valley, located in Liberty Park (215 S. Main St.).
- Thursday, September 16: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday, September 17: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, September 18: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, September 19: Noon to 6 p.m.
Champagne Terrace, sponsored by DFW Hilton Lakes features champagne and sparking wine under the shade of the oak trees and is the ideal setting to enjoy a glass of premium bubbly. Champagne Terrace is located in Weem’s Alley (between Palace Arts Center and City Hall).
- Thursday, September 16: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday, September 17: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, September 18: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, September 19: Noon to 6 p.m.
GrapeStomp invites teams of two tow stomp 18 pounds of grapes for two minutes to see how much grape juice they can produce. Winners earn the highly- coveted Purple Foot Award. GrapeStomp located at Main Street and Wall Street.
- Thursday, September 16: every half hour 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., daily Stomp-Off at 8 p.m.
- Friday, September 17: every half hour 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., daily Stomp-Off at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, September 18: every half hour 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., daily Stomp-Off at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, September 19: every half hour 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., daily Stomp-Off 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 19: Grand Champion Stomp-Off at 4 p.m.
- Mayoral GrapeStomp occurs on Sunday, September 19 at 11 a.m. and will feature teams from across North Texas.
Champagne Cork Shoot-Off, sponsored by Texas Gun Experience, invites participants to test their accuracy shooting a cork from a champagne bottle.
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 11 – 11:30 a.m.; Noon – 12:30 p.m.; 2:30- 3 p.m.; 5-5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 19: 11:30 a.m. – Noon; 2 -2:30 p.m.; 4:30- 5 p.m.;
- Champagne Cork Shoot-Off Championship: Sunday, September 19 5 -5:30 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC
Live Music will play non-stop on four stages during the festival.
For Thursday, September 16:
- Grapevine Mills Stage: MurLoh 1 – 6 p.m.; Journey Tribute Band Escape – 7:30 p.m.
- Liberty Park Plaza Stage: K Ellingson Group – 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Town Square Gazebo Stage: Josh Christopher Davis Band – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and Chaz Marie Band 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Peace Plaza at Grapevine Main Station: Rob Holbert Group starting at 6 p.m.
Remembering Our Fallen Photographic Memorial by Patriotic Productionsis in Grapevine to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 will be located at Main Street and College Street.
GALLERIES
Tower Gallery at 636 S. Main Street features the “Festival of Grapes” art show.
Faust Event Center hosts the Grapevine Art Project’s “Artists Uncorked.”
THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
- Shopping and dining at more than 80 locally-owned boutiques, jewelry stores, restaurants and more in Historic Downtown along Main Street.
- Select Artisan Vendors
- Carnival Rides and Midway Games
- FunZone, featuring LEGOLAND® Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, Grapevine Escape’s Agency Phone Booth, Corky’s Gaming Bistro’s ax throwing game and more.
- Draft & Craft Brews
- Festival Foods
- Live music in Third Rail and on the Rioja Rooftop Terrace inside Hotel Vin
The 35th Annual GrapeFest – A Texas Wine Experience opens on Thursday, September 16 at 11 a.m. Admission for everyone is free all day on Thursday. Festival hours are Thursday, September 16 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday, September 17 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday, September 18 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; and Sunday September 19 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Admission prices are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+) and children (6-12). Admission is free for children 5 and under. Credit cards and cash will be accepted at booths and various locations throughout the festival. Paper coupons will be used throughout the festival for various purchases and activities. For more information, call the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau at 817-410-3185 or visit GrapeFest.com.
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